Community Education Specialist 2

CMTY EDUC SPEC 2 (005839)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_941010

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

10/23/2026 2:09:24 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/23/2026 2:09:17 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

9/29/2026

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE                    

Division Code:

1330D

Division:

L&S LIFE SCIENCES                      

Department:

092000 - BOTANICAL GARDENS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_941010

Position Description ID

252344

UC Payroll Title:

CMTY EDUC SPEC 2 (005839)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 17

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.25

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40109298

Reports to Payroll Title:

CMTY EDUC SPEC 3

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40043453

Department Head Payroll Title:

PROF-AY

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The K-12 Education Specialist position, under the guidance of the Garden's education managers, will support the coordination and facilitation of our NExT Step field trip program. In addition to facilitating field trips, duties include assisting with administrative tasks and inventory of program materials. The K-12 Education Specialist will be expected to implement positive behavior management while leading nature walks and structured classroom activities. The incumbent will assist with scheduling field trip facilitators and maintaining the booking calendar for field trips and self-guided tours while communicating with teachers and administrators. Lastly, the K-12 Education Specialist will be responsible for preparing supplies required for field trips and communicating to the Manager of K-12 Program when supplies are low.

Administrative

Assist with maintaining the NExT STEP booking calendar for field trips, K-12 self-guided trips and K-12 tours. Attend bi-weekly meetings with the Manager of Garden Outreach and Education, and attend all staff meetings. When needed schedule volunteers to assist with field trips. Assists with programmatic participation and collection of impact metrics. Provide regular and consistent communication to volunteers and teachers.

10%

Material Inventory

Maintain inventory count of education supplies. Prepare weekly materials related to the NExT STEP program.

15%

Facilitation

Lead nature walks and structured classroom activities for students in grades K-12. Provides high quality customer service to educators, students, chaperones, and others. Implement positive behavior management while interacting with students.

75%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree

in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Required

Bachelor's Degree

in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred

Excellent communication and customer service skills (written and verbal)

Required

Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Required

Knowledge of MS office applications.

Required

Proficiency in writing, editing and proofreading varying types of English text.

Required

Knowledge of pedagogy and best practices in environmental education.

Preferred

High level of organization and attention to detail.

Required

Ability to walk on trails, traverse stairs and uneven terrain, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Required

Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

Required

Experience leading and teaching groups of students.

Required

Clerical experience relating to scheduling.

Preferred

Knowledge of local (Los Angeles County) birds, plants, wildlife, and California natural and cultural history encouraged.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

0%

No travel required

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Botanical Garden

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.